November 11, 2024

Preventive Conflict Management for Leaders My last post focused on specific strategies to resolve workplace conflict. But, let’s be honest. Most of us don’t relish the idea of managing conflict, whether that occurs at work or in our personal lives. We already have enough stress, don’t we? That’s why I want to follow up with

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September 16, 2024

If you’ve been married or had a significant other for any length of time, you probably know a thing or two about conflict resolution. One person asks, “What’s wrong?” The other abruptly replies, “Nothing” or “I’m fine.” Based on the tone of voice, everything is clearly…ahem…not fine. That common exchange signals some brewing conflict without

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August 22, 2024

Some people say leadership is like a daily juggling act. They’re not wrong. Have you ever found yourself buried under a pile of new initiatives from your boss, even though you’ve meticulously planned your priorities for the quarter? Or perhaps you’ve struggled to balance your personal tasks with the needs of your team, feeling like

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July 31, 2024

In my years as a corporate leader, there seemed to be an emphasis on simply cascading business objectives. Not sharing the rationale or purpose behind them. Not describing the big picture. It was cut and dried. Hit this metric, meet this goal, mark it off the list. Over time, organizations discovered that approach might have

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June 27, 2024

As a leadership advocate, I’m constantly on the lookout for actionable strategies managers can use to create a better experience for their teams and for themselves. Why? Because the expectations placed on leaders today are staggering—often even unattainable. Today, I want to put the onus on executives to do their part in recognizing this pressure

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May 28, 2024

Great leaders are often known for their ability to make smart decisions. However, that task has become infinitely more difficult in today’s frenetic business environment. We’re faced with more complex variables, tighter deadlines, and vast amounts of data to sift through. If you haven’t already turned to artificial intelligence (AI) for support in this area,

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